The company's purpose is the acquisition, management and sale of participations in all companies, except for operations prohibited by the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE). The company may engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in any company having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose. It may grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.